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My Favorite Photo Gear
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Nikon D3x 24.5MP FX Digital SLR (Body Only)Nikon D3x 24.5MP FX Digital SLR (Body Only)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $7,699.00
What can I say...Maybe the Best DSLR out there. Extremely expensive but unsurpassed quality. (24.5MP!!). Thank God I already had the proper lenses...
Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $4,999.00 / Used from: $5,299.99
Finally we are retaking leardership over Canon. For professional shots...
Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy used from: $1,149.99
An important upgrade from the D-200
Nikon MB-D10 Multi Power Battery Pack for Nikon D300 & D700 Digital SLR CamerasNikon MB-D10 Multi Power Battery Pack for Nikon D300 & D700 Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $259.01
Extra Performance.
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $124.95 / Used from: $120.00
Classic
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasSigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display
excellent wide price/quality (sturdy)
Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR Nikkor Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR CamerasNikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR Nikkor Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras
Buy new: $719.95 / Used from: $574.99
Extra sharpness for portraits. Less flexible than the 18-200 but more accurate. You shall not be disappointed.
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR [Vibration Reduction] DX LensNikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR [Vibration Reduction] DX Lens
Buy new: $1,099.95 / Used from: $619.97
Super flexible!! Almost everyone that uses Nikon has it. If you want to pack light you must consider this lens. Very good results even if it is a little in the soft side. I love it.
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom LensNikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Buy new: $1,829.95
Wide angle Pro..
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom LensNikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Buy new: $1,799.95
Middle Wide Angle and Portrait, PRO...
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $2,114.95 / Used from: $1,870.00
SPORTS, BIRDS,PORTRAITS, PRO...
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor LensNikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $899.95 / Used from: $800.00
Best MICRO. (2.8!)
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $465.00
Sports...
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasSigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $999.00
Not as good as I expected, I guess I tried to hard to get some "juice" for my bucks. A little slow (5-150). I 'll sell it, since I bought the Nikon 80-400...
Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom Nikkor LensNikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $1,649.95 / Used from: $1,299.00
POWERFUL! Comes with VR. that really works. If you want extra reach with Nikon technology at a price that you shall not mortgage your house, this is a possible choice. Not to fast (4.5-80) not to slow (5.6-400), but be sure you have some light since you shall need some speed.
Nikon TC-17E II (1.7x) Teleconverter AF-S for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon TC-17E II (1.7x) Teleconverter AF-S for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $539.99 / Used from: $455.00
Good quality Push for long Zoom (70-200 2.8)
Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (Black)Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $143.95
Affordable and sturdy.
Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)
Buy new: $120.00
Flexibility with fast response.
Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $469.95 / Used from: $460.00
It is an upgrade from the SB-800. It is extremely Easy to use and has more Power. Now using both I have more quality distributing light from different angles. Beware the SB-800 has been discontinued.
Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $899.95 / Used from: $399.00
Excellent performance.
Quantum Instruments QFX5DR TTL X5D Qflash Digital Flash SystemQuantum Instruments QFX5DR TTL X5D Qflash Digital Flash System
Buy new: $769.00
A BIG step up from the SB800. When you don't want to be worried about underexposures. (400w/s!!) Plus TTL capability and more! Although quite big. (You'll look seriously pro.)
Quantum Qnexus, Wireless TTL Interface for Canon and Nikon Flashes.Quantum Qnexus, Wireless TTL Interface for Canon and Nikon Flashes.
Buy new: $158.74
Ideal and compatible with Nikon (and Cannon) for your wireless jobs.
Quantum Wide Angle DiffuserQuantum Wide Angle Diffuser
Buy new: $34.95
Spread the light...
Quantum Turbo Slim Compact Battery TSCQuantum Turbo Slim Compact Battery TSC
Buy new: $444.00 / Used from: $440.00
Don' t you think about enough "juice", carry this slim and yet powerful battery.
Quantum QF-70US Camera Flash Flip Bracket - Quantum QF70USQuantum QF-70US Camera Flash Flip Bracket - Quantum QF70US
Buy new: $154.95
Separate the light from your DSLR for better results. (The D3 has no shoe).
Apple MacBook Pro MA897LL/A 17-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)Apple MacBook Pro MA897LL/A 17-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)
Buy used from: $1,489.00
Good size and excellent performance for viewing, storing and editing your portafolio of pictures.
Epson Stylus Pro 9900 - 44" large-format printer - color - ink-jet - Roll (44 in) - 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi - up to 430.6 sq.ft/hour - USB, 10/100Base-TXEpson Stylus Pro 9900 - 44" large-format printer - color - ink-jet - Roll (44 in) - 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi - up to 430.6 sq.ft/hour - USB, 10/100Base-TX
I have not received it yet. I have worked with the inferior and Fantastic 8800 with K3 Ink, with excellent results. Big expectations to try the new HDR Ink !..I will keep my Pro 3800 for smaller jobs. For printing: Epson, only Epson...
Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Printer Standard Model Photo PrinterEpson Stylus Pro 3800 Printer Standard Model Photo Printer
Buy used from: $799.00
You shall not beleive the quality of prints. (Up to 17x22)
Epson Perfection 4490 Photo ScannerEpson Perfection 4490 Photo Scanner
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $78.00
Very good price/quality results.
Wacom Intuos3 9 x 12-Inch USB Tablet--Metallic GrayWacom Intuos3 9 x 12-Inch USB Tablet--Metallic Gray
Buy used from: $298.00
Excellent mouse and very usefull for detailed work.
Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500 GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - 33654Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500 GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - 33654
Buy used from: $67.99
Not as fast as I would like, but very important to have a reliable back-up.
Archos 704 80 GB WiFi Portable Digital Media PlayerArchos 704 80 GB WiFi Portable Digital Media Player
Buy used from: $189.99
Carry your media with this excellent device.
SanDisk ImageMate 12-in-1 Flash Memory Card Reader SDDR-89-A15SanDisk ImageMate 12-in-1 Flash Memory Card Reader SDDR-89-A15
Buy new: $35.99 / Used from: $25.00
The flexibility you 'll need.
Tiffen Dfx Digital Filter Suite Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop - Complete Set of FiltersTiffen Dfx Digital Filter Suite Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop - Complete Set of Filters
This is FANTASTIC, I can't stop exploring with it. The time you' ll save in Photoshop is very important. Bad News: It dranes your memory (RAM). I'm upgrading my MacBook Pro to 3GB.
DxO Optics Pro v5 Elite EditionDxO Optics Pro v5 Elite Edition
A very good hand for fast Image enhancement. Specially useful for geometry correction.(horizons)
Silver Efex ProSilver Efex Pro
Buy new: $163.99
Fantastic B&W converter, with many Tonalities and Contrast controls. I am quite happy.
Vertus Tech Fluid Mask 3 - Windows and MacintoshVertus Tech Fluid Mask 3 - Windows and Macintosh
Buy new: $116.99 / Used from: $124.54
This software saves HOURS of tedious Masking. The results are very good even in difficult areas like the hair. You shall not be disappointed...
Mask Pro 4Mask Pro 4
Buy new: $159.49
Received it as a present, have not used it yet but I have read some excellent reviews.
PhotoFrame 3.1 Professional Edition FullPhotoFrame 3.1 Professional Edition Full
Buy new: $249.99 / Used from: $199.99
I thought it was a little expensive but it brings over 4.000 borders and edges for an almost unlimited array of possibilities. People love their pictures with a distinctive Art Effect.
Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition 1-user FullGenuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition 1-user Full
Buy new: $244.49
Absolutely necessary for my Epson 9900. It has the ability to increase image size over 1000% without much loss of detail. Beware of Memory...